Strawberry & Goat Cheese Crostini

There are so many ways to incorporate California Strawberries into any recipe, but here’s one fun and easy idea you can try: Strawberry & Goat Cheese Crostini by shutterbean.com

Strawberry & Goat Cheese Crostini

Prep Time 5minutes

Cook Time 15minutes

Total Time 20minutes

Servings 3

Ingredients

½French baguettethinly sliced on the bias

1-2Tbspextra virgin olive oil

½pintstrawberriesthinly sliced

1Tbspbalsamic vinegar

4oz.goat cheeseat room temperature

3-4fresh basil leavesjulienned for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Put 6 bread slices on a baking sheet and brush slices with oil on both sides. Season lightly with salt and pepper, bake until pale golden, about 10-15 minutes. If you are grilling the crostini, heat over medium-high heat and grill each side for 3-4 minutes.

Put cut strawberries in a bowl with balsamic vinegar and let sit for 10 minutes. Spread 1 heaping tablespoon of goat cheese onto each crostini. Top with a few basil shreds and then place a spoonful of marinated strawberries on top. Sprinkle salt on top of the crostini & serve.